Contracts Manager – Northern Home Counties (Royston)

RecruitMe; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national property services contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple contracts across the Northern Home Counties. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of contracts management experience, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance or fuel card

31 days' holiday

Pension and life assurance

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• 5+ years' contracts management experience within social housing or property services.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent organizational and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multi-trade contracts from mobilisation to handover.
• Plan resources effectively including labour and materials.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Client-facing skills

Organizational skills

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS and IOSH certification

NVQ in Site Supervision or Site Management

Job description

Contracts Manager – Northern Home Counties (Royston)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + car allowance, fuel card, 31 days holiday, pension and bonus

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, covering the Northern Home Counties

Join a Leading National Property Services Contractor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established and growing national property services contractor. This role will see you leading multiple contracts across the Northern Home Counties region, ensuring high-quality delivery, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction on every project.

If you’re a strong communicator with a proven track record in contract management, team leadership, and delivering works across housing, maintenance, or planned projects, this could be the perfect next step for your career.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of multi-trade contracts. You’ll manage client relationships, site teams, subcontractors, and resources to achieve programme, cost, and quality targets.

• Manage end-to-end contract delivery from mobilisation to handover and aftercare.
• Plan labour, materials, and subcontractor resources effectively.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and risks, implementing corrective actions where needed.
• Lead on health, safety, and quality compliance across multiple live sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections and team briefings.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain KPIs and service levels.
• Collaborate with Estimators and Quantity Surveyors on valuations and variations.
• Drive continuous improvement, best practice, and sustainability initiatives.

About You

You’ll be a confident leader who thrives on accountability and achieving results. You’ll have strong commercial awareness, communication skills, and the ability to manage several concurrent projects while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Essential

• 5+ years’ contracts management experience within social housing, property services, or multi-trade environments.
• SSSTS or SMSTS and IOSH certified.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent organisational, client-facing, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• NVQ in Site Supervision or Site Management.
• Experience delivering planned works, damp & mould, retrofit or decarbonisation projects.

Why Apply?

• £55,000 – £60,000 basic salary.
• Car allowance or fuel card.
• 31 days’ holiday (increasing with service).
• Pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
• Bonus potential and career progression.

Apply Today

If you’re a proactive and results-driven Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge, apply now with your CV. Join a business where your leadership and experience make a real difference in delivering quality, safety, and service excellence across every project.